The Franciscans

FRANCISCANS (O.F.M.)
(ORDER OF FRIARS MINOR)

In Goa from 1518 till 1835. Again from 1955

Brief Historical Background:
St Francis of Assisi founded the Order of Friars Minor in 1209. Departing from the traditional monastic set-up of those days the Franciscans lived among the simple people and, for three centuries, played a leading role in the evangelization of the East. They count about 19,000 members worldwide.

Superior General:
CURIA GENERALE DEI FRATI MINORI Via S. Maria Mediatrice, 25.00165 ROMA.ITALIA Tel:00-39-06-632241

Provincial Superior:
St. Anthony’s Friary, Hosur Road, Bangalore 560 095 Tel: 25531265 Fax: 00-91-80-25537046 Email: ofm@bgl.vsnl.net.in